Development Project Engineer

QTS; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Wellness program

Scholarship for dependents

Job summary

QTS is seeking a Development Project Engineer - Electrical to support the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of data center projects. The role requires collaborating with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, and Operations staff to ensure design standards and local codes are met.

The engineer will contribute to short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses, assist with procurement, and help resolve issues during construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing electrical systems for data centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of NEC and other electrical standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure designs meet standards and local code requirements.
• Define project scope requirements and communicate with design teams.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and risk teams to handle RFIs and value engineering queries.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals for standard design criteria compliance.
• Support teams in resolving design issues during construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate on equipment procurement with strategic procurement.
• Review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies for design adherence.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communications

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Development Project Engineer - Electrical is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction, and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Engineer will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs to ensure they meet the established design standards, local code requirements, and requirements of the local AHJs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from the standards, and communicating requirements with the design team.
• Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with the standard design criteria.
• Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases.
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement
• Work with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF) for adherence to the design standards.

This position will require 10% travel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATION S

• Basic experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Assist with Project Management for multiple projects and campus(es).
• Assist with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis.
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems.
• Basic knowledge of NEC, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical design
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

Additional Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexua